need help picking skimmer for reef

DRENALYN9 · 02/09/2007, 09:23 PM

i really want to get a new skimmer for my tank. i have a 65gal rr tank. its a reef set up, i have lots of corals sps,lps softies, etc. i am looking for used skimmer and cant find anything and now i just want to buy something new. i want an in sump skimmer and has a 24" clearance (bottom of sump to bottom of tank). and i am willing to pay upto $200 without shipping. does anyone has any suggestions and even ideas where i can find one???

thanks,
Drenalyn9

sjm817 · 02/09/2007, 09:27 PM

To Reef Central

ER RS80 would fit your requirements.

DRENALYN9 · 02/09/2007, 09:42 PM

sjm817 do you have this skimmer and what kind of tank is it running on.

sjm817 · 02/09/2007, 09:48 PM

No, I dont. I have a larger tank and skimmer, but the RS80 has got good reviews and is a good skimmer for the $.

DRENALYN9 · 02/09/2007, 09:53 PM

cool thanks

DRENALYN9 · 02/10/2007, 08:59 AM

is there any other suggestions out there

Fish'InMN · 02/10/2007, 09:25 AM

I happened to make a lengthy post about this very subject not a day or two ago, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1037124

The RS80 will probably fit your tank just right; it is probably more than I need on my tank, but it is certainly finding stuff to pull out. My (DIY) stand has 24" vertical supports, I am using a 30g (36"x12"x16") tank as a sump, and I have absolutely no problem getting the cup off. It is a slight challenge to get the whole skimmer out, but that is once every six months! Mine sits in 9.5" of water when running, as my first baffle is cut at 9".

If you go with the RS80 it will come with a wedge-pipe water level adjuster, so there is no need to do the gate valve mod unless you want incredibly precise control. I have absolutely no problems adjusting the level with the wedge pipe. Also, make sure to NOT use the air valve on top of the pump's venturi tube; and you will probably want to drill out the venturi hole on the pump fitting at least a few thousandths. I have been thinking of replacing that entire fitting with some PVC parts and a much larger venturi hole/tube, like 1/2" ID instead of the small 1/4" or 3/8" that comes stock. Haven't done it yet though.

Cheers,
Marty

skimmy · 02/10/2007, 09:36 AM

here you go:
http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=73
this will kick the rs80's butt, no offense intended

Fish'InMN · 02/10/2007, 09:47 AM

None taken.

It looks as if the DAS line is a copy of the Deltec models, licensced by Deltec, using Aquabee pumps rather than... whatever Deltec uses.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=DAS+EX1
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1&pagenumber=1

printedpaper · 02/10/2007, 11:37 AM

I'll second the ER RS80. I'm running the CS80 and i'm very happy with it.

kodyboy · 02/10/2007, 03:04 PM

for the price an octopus nw200 would be better than either of the above.

02/09/2007, 09:23 PM	#1
DRENALYN9 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: schenectady Posts: 6	need help picking skimmer for reef i really want to get a new skimmer for my tank. i have a 65gal rr tank. its a reef set up, i have lots of corals sps,lps softies, etc. i am looking for used skimmer and cant find anything and now i just want to buy something new. i want an in sump skimmer and has a 24" clearance (bottom of sump to bottom of tank). and i am willing to pay upto $200 without shipping. does anyone has any suggestions and even ideas where i can find one??? thanks, Drenalyn9

02/09/2007, 09:27 PM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	*To Reef Central* ER RS80 would fit your requirements. __________________ - Scott

02/09/2007, 09:48 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	No, I dont. I have a larger tank and skimmer, but the RS80 has got good reviews and is a good skimmer for the $. __________________ - Scott

02/09/2007, 09:42 PM	#3
DRENALYN9 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: schenectady Posts: 6	sjm817 do you have this skimmer and what kind of tank is it running on.

02/09/2007, 09:53 PM	#5
DRENALYN9 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: schenectady Posts: 6	cool thanks

02/10/2007, 08:59 AM	#6
DRENALYN9 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: schenectady Posts: 6	is there any other suggestions out there

02/10/2007, 09:25 AM	#7
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	I happened to make a lengthy post about this very subject not a day or two ago, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1037124 The RS80 will probably fit your tank just right; it is probably more than I need on my tank, but it is certainly finding stuff to pull out. My (DIY) stand has 24" vertical supports, I am using a 30g (36"x12"x16") tank as a sump, and I have absolutely no problem getting the cup off. It is a slight challenge to get the whole skimmer out, but that is once every six months! Mine sits in 9.5" of water when running, as my first baffle is cut at 9". If you go with the RS80 it will come with a wedge-pipe water level adjuster, so there is no need to do the gate valve mod unless you want incredibly precise control. I have absolutely no problems adjusting the level with the wedge pipe. Also, make sure to NOT use the air valve on top of the pump's venturi tube; and you will probably want to drill out the venturi hole on the pump fitting at least a few thousandths. I have been thinking of replacing that entire fitting with some PVC parts and a much larger venturi hole/tube, like 1/2" ID instead of the small 1/4" or 3/8" that comes stock. Haven't done it yet though. Cheers, Marty

02/10/2007, 09:36 AM	#8
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	here you go: http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=73 this will kick the rs80's butt, no offense intended

02/10/2007, 09:47 AM	#9
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	None taken. It looks as if the DAS line is a copy of the Deltec models, licensced by Deltec, using Aquabee pumps rather than... whatever Deltec uses. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=DAS+EX1 http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1&pagenumber=1

02/10/2007, 11:37 AM	#10
printedpaper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Posts: 226	I'll second the ER RS80. I'm running the CS80 and i'm very happy with it.

02/10/2007, 03:04 PM	#11
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	for the price an octopus nw200 would be better than either of the above.